What is the average home price in Crystal Beach?

Detached bungalows and homes here generally price above comparable townhome or condo product in west Nepean, given the river-adjacent lots. Renovation level makes a bigger difference than usual on these older homes, so I'll pull current comps for your target.

Is Crystal Beach a good place to live?

If river access and a short commute to DND Carling matter to you, it's hard to beat. Andrew Haydon Park, schools, and everyday shopping are all close, and the mid-century housing stock has held its appeal.

What are the schools like in Crystal Beach?

Crystal Beach falls under OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE depending on the street and grade. Confirm the specifics for the address you're touring, since assignments shift.

How is the commute from Crystal Beach to downtown Ottawa?

DND Carling is a quick drive from most streets here, and downtown runs about 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours via the nearest arterial and the 417. Bus service covers the same corridor.

What is the housing stock in Crystal Beach?

Mostly mid-century bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes, some original and some fully renovated, plus scattered newer infill. On an unrenovated home, plan your inspection around the original mechanicals and roof.

A tree-lined Ottawa street at golden hour

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Crystal Beach Real Estate

By Bo Yu, Broker, Right at Home Realty, Brokerage

The Ottawa River runs along the edge of Crystal Beach, and Andrew Haydon Park is close enough for an evening walk, which is part of why the mid-century bungalows here hold their appeal.

Read on for schools, the commute to DND Carling and downtown, parks, shopping, and pricing before you go looking at a specific street.

Prices, rates, and program rules change often. Treat the figures here as general guidance, not advice for your specific situation. Ask Bo for current OREB comparables, and confirm program eligibility with your lender or lawyer.

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Homes for sale in Crystal Beach

Condos, townhomes, semis, and detached homes from the Ottawa MLS board, refreshed daily. Commercial, land, and rental listings aren't included here.

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Community overview

A lot of Crystal Beach was built in the mid-1900s, so bungalows and low-slung one-and-a-half-storey homes dominate, many on lots larger than what you'd find in newer west Nepean subdivisions. Renovation levels vary a lot from one house to the next, since original owners and newer buyers are both still on these streets.

Beautiful brick home glowing at golden hour in an Ottawa neighbourhood — An Ottawa home at golden hour — the kind of place this market was built for.

Schools in Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach kids attend schools under OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, or CECCE depending on the street, and boundaries can move, so check the current assignment for the address you're considering.

Transportation & commute

The short hop to DND Carling is the draw for a lot of buyers here, and downtown Ottawa is roughly 15 to 35 minutes away outside peak hours via the nearest arterial and the 417. OC Transpo buses cover the route as well.

Rideau Canal beside the Château Laurier in summer — The Rideau Canal — a UNESCO World Heritage site running through the city.

Parks & recreation

Andrew Haydon Park is the neighbourhood's best asset — river views, paths, and green space right nearby. Smaller neighbourhood parks and schoolyards fill in the rest.

Shopping & amenities

Everyday groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants sit along the closest commercial strip, with larger retail a short drive into neighbouring west Nepean communities.

Tree-lined Ottawa street of century brick homes in autumn — Central Ottawa's century homes and mature maple canopy.

Lifestyle

Crystal Beach has a quieter, almost cottage-adjacent feel thanks to the river frontage, even though it's a short drive to downtown. Weekends tend to mean walks or paddles along the water rather than mall trips.

Real estate market

Original mid-century bungalows still make up a good share of what comes to market, alongside renovated versions and some newer infill on larger lots. Turnover tends to follow how much work a given home needs.

Average home prices

Detached homes here typically sell above townhome and condo product elsewhere in west Nepean, reflecting the river-adjacent lots. I'll pull current comps once I know which street and home type you're eyeing.

Who should live in Crystal Beach

DND Carling employees make up a real share of buyers here given the commute, alongside downsizers drawn to bungalow living and families wanting river access. It's less of a starter-home market and more of a settle-in address.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Crystal Beach?: Detached bungalows and homes here generally price above comparable townhome or condo product in west Nepean, given the river-adjacent lots. Renovation level makes a bigger difference than usual on these older homes, so I'll pull current comps for your target.
Is Crystal Beach a good place to live?: If river access and a short commute to DND Carling matter to you, it's hard to beat. Andrew Haydon Park, schools, and everyday shopping are all close, and the mid-century housing stock has held its appeal.
What are the schools like in Crystal Beach?: Crystal Beach falls under OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE depending on the street and grade. Confirm the specifics for the address you're touring, since assignments shift.
How is the commute from Crystal Beach to downtown Ottawa?: DND Carling is a quick drive from most streets here, and downtown runs about 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours via the nearest arterial and the 417. Bus service covers the same corridor.
What is the housing stock in Crystal Beach?: Mostly mid-century bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes, some original and some fully renovated, plus scattered newer infill. On an unrenovated home, plan your inspection around the original mechanicals and roof.

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